GE's Risky Energy Research
Michael Idelchik, VP of Advanced Technologies, discusses energy research.
Stories Tagged "electricity"
Advanced Solar Panels Coming to Market
Nanosolar's new factory could help lower the price of solar power, if the market cooperates.
Making Computers Talk in their Sleep
A device called Somniloquy processes network traffic autonomously, allowing a computer's CPU, hard disk, and display to be powered down.
Energy-Aware Internet Routing
Software that tracks electricity prices could slash energy costs for big online businesses.
A Biofuel Process to Replace All Fossil Fuels
A startup unveils a high-yield process for making fuel from carbon dioxide and sunlight.
The Big Smart Grid Challenges
Regulations, privacy and security concerns, and other issues could hold back developments.
A Costly and Unnecessary New Electricity Grid
A national interstate system for distributing power may prove an expensive boondoggle.
Solar Thermal Heats Up
ESolar expects to start up its large solar thermal plant soon.
FutureGen Rises from the Dead
The DOE's backing revives a pioneering clean-coal project.
Biofuels vs. Biomass Electricity
Findings show that turning biomass into electricity is more beneficial than turning it into transportation fuels.
